Published on Feb, 2025
Our tour started with the tram ride through Harrison's Cave. I love a Cave and this one did not disappoint! There are plenty of adventurous activities at Harrison's Cave, but the tram ride is suitable for all. There are ample stops to take amazing photos.
Next we went on to Hunte's Gardens which is a true paradise. Tropical plants abound in a natural sinkhole. There are steep steps but many places to stop and rest. I enjoyed looking for bugs and birds. There are some tortoises too, and a friendly cat on reception.
The highlight was Mr Hunte himself popping in to give us a brief history of the garden and answer questions.
I had noticed paths here and elsewhere made of bricks with names on so asked our guide Chris about them. These were apparently balast from slave ships once upon a time.
From Hunte's to Bathsheba for photos. The East coast sea is the wild Atlantic but maybe the waves look good if you are a surfer?! The rocks certainly make for good photos.
Lunch was a plate of fish, mac pie, and salads.
Finally we headed to the Wildlife reserve for monkey feeding time. These aren't caged monkeys and melt into the forests at other times. As well as monkeys, there are tortoises, Caimen, snakes (in tanks!), peacocks, caged birds, and some big old hens.
You won't get a better opportunity to meet monkeys than this.
I recommend this tour if you want to fit a lot in in a shortish time. The guides really make these tours and you will learn a lot by asking them questions.
